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JSU's Ashley Robinson Credited with Helping Boost Jackson's Economy

WJSU | By Cynthia Maxie Milton
Published February 7, 2022 at 3:31 PM CST

Jackson State University Vice President and Athletics Director Ashley Robinson has been named the 2022 Tourism Visionary Award recipient by Visit Jackson. The honor is the organization’s highest recognition and is reserved for the highest achievers. The award recognizes industry partners who navigate new standards of involvement and cooperation to develop Jackson’s tourism future. Robinson is being recognized for strategically impacting athletics in the city of Jackson over the past several years, especially regarding enhancing the marketability and respectability of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities. He has developed partnerships with Nike and Under Armour, through BSN Sports, and negotiated and renegotiated sporting events for Jackson. In 2021, Robinson’s vision and tenacity boosted the Jackson, Mississippi, economy by more than $30 million. Robinson currently serves as chair of the SWAC Athletic Director committee and the 1st vice president on the Division I football championship sub-division athletic association committee. For WJSU News, I’m Cynthia Maxie Milton
Cynthia Maxie Milton
Cynthia Milton has had a lifelong love for the arts, the art of communication and business. This multiple award winning journalist is a powerful voice in the state of Mississippi. Her rich warm voice has endeared her to thousands of listeners. She can be heard every morning serving as the local host of NPR's Morning Edition. She is also the host and producer of the Candid Conversations talk show, which won a first place award from the prestigious Mississippi Association of Broadcasters within its first six months of production. Ms. Milton has also been cited for awards by the Louisiana and Mississippi Associated Press organizations. In addition, Milton is an international Amazon best selling author having co-authored the anthology, Your Faith Will Make You Unstoppable with dynamic women leaders from across the globe. She is a founding member of the international business women's organization Women Collaborating Together, which works to support, encourage and mentor women across the globe. Ms. Milton doesn't just speak, she also is a professional singer. Milton has lent her vocal ability and acting skills to several independent film projects.
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